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Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1:
To apply Gilders Paste, use an old t-shirt, a rag, paper towel, a paint brush, or your finger. Each option gives you a different effect.

Step 2:
Lay your design on a towel or something you don't mind getting dirty. Apply the Gilders Paste, working it into the recesses on the blank where you've stamped.

Step 3:
It should look slightly "wet" immediately after applying.

Step 4:
Wait less than a minute until it looks a little chalky and wipe using an old t-shirt, paper towel, a rag. I prefer a t-shirt because it is relatively lint free. Remember, the goal is to leave color in the recesses, so just buff the surface and don't wipe too hard.

Step 5:
Repeat steps 1-2-3 until your desired effect is achieved. I did this 4 times to get this look. It took less than 10 minutes. Let your piece dry for 1 hour before using it in a design or buffing it to a shine. A clear sealer can help preserve your design over time.

Hi Classy Chick! There are several clear sealers out there, but if you can hold off for a few weeks, we’ll be adding one of our own! In the meantime, you can use a clear spray sealer called “PermaLac” that works pretty well.

If you find yourself not happy with your results and want to remove the Gilders Paste so that you can start over the following will do the trick: solvents (paint thinner, minerals spirits, turpentine, lacquer thinner), wire brush, paint scrapper, sand blasting. If you choose the solvents, I recommend wearing gloves. Also remember that you can remove the Gilders Paste within 15 minutes of applying with a cloth or rag.

thank you for this tutorial! I have a question-when I first started designing my own jewelry, I used a lot of silver plate, but unfortunately I wasn’t too happy, so I am now buying all sterling, bronze, copper, gold-filled, brass-anything not plated. If I used sp again, could I use the Paste and sealer to prolong its’ use? Thanks again-always great videos!